April 2010 Economic outlook - inflation or deflation. Inflationary pressures on many national economies following fiscal stimulus and growth of consumer demand. Government action to prevent deflation makes inflation more likely in short to medium term. Why deflationary forces so feared by governments and corporations. Future interest rates and GDP growth impact on manufacturing, industry. Business cycles and where they are likely to go next. Preparing for a boom followed by a downturn. How to make money out of business cycles. Economic forecasts and projections ...

Future of high speed rail networks. Competition between railways and airlines. Hubs, stations, power grids, infrastructure all these things matter in planning. Growth of high speed rail in Europe eg France, Germany, Spain and UK compared with China and India.

Video recorded in 2010 - full of accurate future insights and predictions.

Conflict between freight capacity and logistics infrastructure and passenger trains using same tracks. Long term investment in track and train operations.

Subsidies for high speed trains and taxation on vehicles distortions in travel markets. Video comment by keynote conference speaker and author of Sustainagility, Patrick ...

Future of democracy, politics, political parties and lobbying in a world which no longer trusts politicians and cannot be bothered (often) to vote.

Crisis of confidence in Westminster, UK mother of all democratic Parliaments, also in America, Greece, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Ukraine and other nations.

Expenses scandal and challenges also in European Commission. Bribery and corruption in political life. Future of politics and political parties.

Comment by Dr Patrick Dixon author of The Truth about Westminster, and conference keynote speaker. ...

Future of education, syllabus, curriculum, exams, tests, evaluation. Student performance and teaching methods in classroom. Digital world, mobile phones, communications. Girls outperforming boys, women in workplace, glass ceiling to promotion. Multiple careers. How to teach better in high schools and secondary schools. University learning and virtual learning. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon for Emmanuel Schools Foundation Newcastle.